It wasn't Everett.

It was Kevin.

"I'm fine," Dorothy said, her eyes dimming before she mustered a strained smile. "I just need to rest here for a bit. Don't worry about me." Kevin hesitated, but he didn't leave. "Should I get you some antacid?" "No need. I've got some in my bag, and I've already taken it. Really, I'm okay." "Alright then." Seeing her so insistent on not needing help, Kevin nodded and began to walk away.

He hadn't gotten far when Dorothy suddenly called out to him.

"Kevin, wait a second!" He turned around to see Dorothy clench her teeth and stand up straight, walking towards him.

"Could you... not mention this to him?" she asked.

She didn't want Everett to know anything about her, not even a stomachache.

he was, knew exactly

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was one thing to figure it out herself, but hearing it from someone else

isn't it? Now I'm free." Kevin forced a smile. "If you see it that way, that's good. I should get back to work." "Sure." Watching Kevin walk away, Dorothy let out a heavy sigh and

way back to the office, took out the antacid from her bag, and

bag was stocked with more than just antacids; she also carried painkillers because sometimes

meeting is starting." Her assistant knocked

a few deep breaths and

the conference room door, she ran into

Sanchez, perfect timing. After the meeting, come by my office.” "Hm?" Dorothy couldn't recall anything that required a

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